Victor Osimhen’s conduct during the Super Eagles’ 4-0 win over Mozambique has sparked wild reactions from Nigerians on social media.
Make Osimhen do the calms abeg.
— B.O.D (@bod_repuplic) January 6, 2026
Why always him. pic.twitter.com/jwlTG81YPt
The Super Eagles defeated Mozambique in the second round of
the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday.
Osimhen scored a brace, and another two goals from Ademola
Lookman and Akor Adams sent Nigeria into the quarter-final of the competition.
In between the perfect performance, a nasty episode left a
sour taste. In the second half, Osimhen lost his head at Lookman for reasons
yet to be identified. He required teammates’ help to calm the situation.
Still boiling, the Galatasaray striker signalled to the
bench to be subbed off and was obliged. He was hooked, and Moses Simon was
brought in.
After the final whistle, he left straight for the tunnel and
refused to participate in the customary handshakes and prayer with his
teammates.
He was also the first Nigerian player to head for the team
bus.
Despite the brilliant victory, the striker’s behaviour has
ignited concerns among Nigerians, especially those on social media.
Edwin Onyebolise, a sports journalist, said Osimhen must
apologise to his teammates for his action. He added that the striker needs to
understand that he is “not more passionate than his teammates”.
Yomi Kazeem, another X user and a former radio host,
suggested a tougher punishment for Osimhen over the incident.
“On Osimhen’s behaviour: Sounds extreme, but the correct
decision with Osimhen (if this can’t be resolved instantly in the dressing
room) is to send him home,” he writes.
“Team > any player, including the best player.”
Theo Abu, another X user, said Osimhen has no “iota of grace
and respect” for his Super Eagles teammates.
“You people need to stop referring to Osimhen’s ‘main
character syndrome’ and disgusting behaviour as passion,” he writes.
“Passion is selflessly giving your all. Osimhen is not
selfless, and he doesn’t have an iota of grace or respect for his teammates and
fans.”
You people need to stop referring to Osimhen’s “main character syndrome” and disgusting behaviour as passion.
— Thεό Abu (@TheoAbuAgada) January 5, 2026
Passion is selflessly giving your all.
Osimhen is not selfless, and he doesn’t have an iota of grace or respect for his teammates and fans. https://t.co/4OnnLH7NoU
Victor Osimhen must realise that a tree doesn't make a forest. He's not more passionate than his teammates.
— Edwin Onyebolise (@Edwyeen) January 5, 2026
An apology should be tendered to his teammates and Nigerians.
Great talent,Stupid attitude
— Radio Friend (@ogunmilorokenny) January 5, 2026
Osimhen’s attitude is one of the reasons why even if he breaks Rashidi Yekini’s record, he will NEVER be adored by Nigerians than late Baba Yekini
Talent without a good attitude is zero!
This boy needs to take anger mgt class#NGRMOZ #AFCON2025 pic.twitter.com/wSbB0emWCr
- You’ve won the African Best Award, Lookman has won it too
— Adeleke R. Bolanle¹⁵ 👨🏾💻🎨✨ (@ButtyGhetto_) January 5, 2026
- You’ve won a League title, Lookman has won an European title
- Lookman has provided you with more assists this AFCON more than any other player.
It’s the same Lookman you opened eye for ? Osimhen didn’t do well fr 🤦🏽♂️
On Osimhen's behavior:
— Yomi Kazeem (@TheYomiKazeem) January 5, 2026
Sounds extreme but the correct decision with Osimhen (if this can't be resolved instantly in the dressing room) is to send him home.
Team > any player, including the best player.
Osimhen has just ruined the sweet vibe of this game and made it all about him.
— xy (@Cerebrone) January 5, 2026
Really disgusting. He behaves like the entire team is all about him alone and we should all be grateful he allows us have oxygen. Tf?
I just saw the clip of Victor Osimhen shouting at Lookman like he's talking to a 10 year old. Let's even say Lookman was selfish in that instance you don't confront your peer in that manner and in that circumstance. That was very disrespectful from him.
— Sporting King (@sportingking365) January 5, 2026
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayI mean, the signs have been there. We all saw the display against Finidi George, a legend, his coach.
— Biobelemoye🤎 (@Ikio_Annabel) January 5, 2026
It's the same Osimhen that was pushed as a candidate for captaincy, lol.
Great footballer in terms of skills, but not in character.
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